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Eastern Arizona College

Thatcher, AZ

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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AA Music

Instrumental

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AA Theatre Arts

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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AA Music

Instrumental

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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AA Music

Piano

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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AA Music

Vocal

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Program Recognition

•Two-year transfer-track AA degree with instrumental emphasis

•Part of Arizona's only community college with a marching band program

•Ensemble performance from first semester in bands and orchestras

Performance & Productions

•4 bands: Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Jazz Band, and Community Jazz Band

•2 orchestras: Symphony and Chamber

Degree Flexibility

•Meets requirements for junior-status transfer to Arizona public universities

•Bachelor of Music Education also available on campus for students who wish to stay

Value

•Audition-based music scholarships available for instrumental students

•Scholarship auditions held in February and March each year

School Info

Snapshot

42%

Grad Rate

2.6K

Enrollment

$38K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$2,352

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$9,552

Before aid

Average Net Price

$9,197

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated Jun 29, 5:14 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Two-year transfer-track AA degree with instrumental emphasis

•Part of Arizona's only community college with a marching band program

•Ensemble performance from first semester in bands and orchestras

Performance & Productions

•4 bands: Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Jazz Band, and Community Jazz Band

•2 orchestras: Symphony and Chamber

Degree Flexibility

•Meets requirements for junior-status transfer to Arizona public universities

•Bachelor of Music Education also available on campus for students who wish to stay

Value

•Audition-based music scholarships available for instrumental students

•Scholarship auditions held in February and March each year

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Two-year transfer-track AA degree with instrumental emphasis

•Part of Arizona's only community college with a marching band program

•Ensemble performance from first semester in bands and orchestras

Performance & Productions

•4 bands: Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Jazz Band, and Community Jazz Band

•2 orchestras: Symphony and Chamber

Degree Flexibility

•Meets requirements for junior-status transfer to Arizona public universities

•Bachelor of Music Education also available on campus for students who wish to stay

Value

•Audition-based music scholarships available for instrumental students

•Scholarship auditions held in February and March each year

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

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Auditions

Music Scholarship AuditionFeb 28, 2026

Music Scholarship AuditionMar 14, 2026

Good to Know

Enrollment

•Open admissions community college

•Rolling admissions with no application deadline

•Free application via EAC online portal

Important Notes

•Complete the online scholarship audition form to reserve a time slot

•Scholarship auditions are in person; students unable to attend may request a video audition from the coordinator for their instrument area

Transfer Pathway

This is a transfer pathway degree built to transfer into a four-year program. Confirm which universities it articulates to, and which credits carry over, before you enroll.

What's The Process

Audition Process

•No audition required for program admission (open admissions)

•Optional scholarship audition available for financial support

•In-person scholarship auditions are held on campus; sign up no later than 24 hours before the audition date

•Percussion and winds: email Geoff DeSpain for audition process and requirements

•Strings: email Franklin Alvarez for audition process and requirements

•Students unable to attend in person may request a video audition from their instrument-area coordinator

Contact

•Geoff DeSpain (Percussion and Winds): geoff.despain@eac.edu

•Franklin Alvarez (Strings): franklin.alvarez@eac.edu

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarship

•Audition-based music scholarships available for instrumental students

•Awards are merit-driven, recognizing skills and commitment

School Info

Snapshot

42%

Grad Rate

2.6K

Enrollment

$38K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$2,352

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$9,552

Before aid

Average Net Price

$9,197

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•Two-year transfer-track AA degree with instrumental emphasis

•Part of Arizona's only community college with a marching band program

•Ensemble performance from first semester in bands and orchestras

Performance & Productions

•4 bands: Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Jazz Band, and Community Jazz Band

•2 orchestras: Symphony and Chamber

Degree Flexibility

•Meets requirements for junior-status transfer to Arizona public universities

•Bachelor of Music Education also available on campus for students who wish to stay

Value

•Audition-based music scholarships available for instrumental students

•Scholarship auditions held in February and March each year

Updated Jun 29, 5:14 PM